episode_0125

A few days later, it was time to go to work.

As always, the postal messenger who came to visit handed over Han Areum’s letter.

There are a lot.

“Let’s see…”

There is also something sent by Mun Ha-gong. Murim alliance? Why did the Murim Alliance send it to me? ah. Is it because of the Cheonhoesan incident?

“Let’s see…”

The sender was Namgung Seongyul.

The content… was nothing special. The story was that demonic cultists were discovered near Cheonhoesan Mountain and they were completely exterminated.

And since they say they are conducting a full-fledged investigation of Cheonhoesan Mountain, sooner or later they will discover the secret area and find traces of Cheonma.

It’s not particularly important, so let’s put it aside.

There is no need for me to tell Hong Seong-moon, as the Inspection Department probably sent it to him…

“Hmm.”

The letter sent from the Cheonghoe Sangdan was quite thick. When I opened it, it turned out that a new product was coming out.

The story is that the Byeokgokdan that was tested last time through Hongseongmun was supplied to another temple, and the response was fantastic.

Of course, it is said to be perfect for suppressing appetite, so it is often visited by practicing Taoist monks.

They also said that they would soon improve the taste for military use, so they would ask Hong Seong-moon again later.

Now Hong Seong-moon is eating well and living well, so I wonder if there is a need to feed him this.

Anyway, let’s move on from that…

They say that the iron coming from the mine has increased and that it will be sent soon, so I guess I’ll just have to pass this on to Noya.

After reading the other business-related stories, I nodded.

I need to save up a lot next year as well.

As I was looking at the books and deciding what to do next, I stopped at the end.

The last one was not a letter, but a box.

Oh oh!

You’re here!

It was sent by Sayun. I opened the box right away.

What was in the box was a fairly thick book, along with the blue dragon statue I bought with me at Cheongho the other day.

I immediately opened the letter.

The year is already coming to an end. I feel like a lot has happened this year.

I went to Changwoon Hall, which I had only heard about, and had a real-life experience. In addition, I went to the Murim Alliance, which is said to be a must-visit if you are a member of the political faction.

And, the most precious thing is that I got to know you.

When I think back, I think something good has always happened to me since I got to know you.

ah. Did we talk about this last time? Hehehe. Still, please forgive me for doing it one more time.

That’s why you are a special person to me.

As I told you a while ago, I visited the Murim Alliance.

Ambassador Hongryeon said that the Murimmaeng is a place that every martial arts faction member should visit at least once, but for me, who was visiting for the first time, it was literally a crazy place.

We collaborated there again this time.

It was about saving someone who was being bullied by a scary monster called Mac.

Hehehe. Fortunately, we were able to rescue him safely.

Of course, I didn’t do much, but looking at the people who were happy, I felt like I knew what consultation was so important in political factions.

And, it seems like political factions don’t always have good people.

One of the things that happened in the Murim Alliance was… Ugh. Even now, thinking about it makes me angry.

I scolded the person who had insulted our guest, Yuwol, who always helped us, because he was weak in martial arts.

Standing up and fighting on behalf of the weak to protect the honor of the weak is also something you should do as a member of a political faction, right?

I didn’t use my power carelessly, so don’t worry.

Hong Seong-moon taught me that strength should be used only when necessary, and I am using the things you have given me only for the sake of that teaching.

The more I learn martial arts, the deeper my thoughts become.

Among the people I’ve met, there are people who have great power, but they don’t know how to control it, and there are people who use it for their own greed and desires.

Also, there are people who, despite their strong power, use it to help others.

There are people like Mr. Man who give what they have out of good will, but there are also people like Sima Jun who attacked Island Flower Village to get more…

The more I experience the world, the more I realize how little I really know.

But I’m still not worried. Next to me are my teacher and sisters, the adults of Seomhwachon, and the guest of Yuwol.

And because you have an uncle.

Surely we can grow in the right direction, not the wrong direction, right?

Oh. And this time, I went to Munwoljeong Pavilion.

I was actually a little worried because I was going to Munwoljeong, which is said to be the rival of Hong Seong-mun. Of course, this time… hehe. Chae-ryeon, who became her best friend, and Chae-jin, who always treats her well, belong to the same clan that she belongs to, but there is still something she heard.

But I think it’s difficult to judge people based on stories alone.

The apprentice taught me bluntly but kindly, and the people at Munwoljeong also treated me kindly.

After visiting Munwoljeong this time, I felt like I grew up because I felt like I learned a little more about the world.

mister.

Have you been to Cheongho in winter?

This was my first time going to Cheongho, and I got to see Cheongho’s winter specialties… Wow. It was really cool.

It would be great if I could take you there later…

I hope that one day we can go together.

At that time, I will guide you!

I learned a lot about Cheongho this time! I know about delicious restaurants and places that sell really delicious snacks and tea!

Actually, I would like to show you not only Cheongho but also Hongseongsan Mountain and Seomhwachon.

Hongseongsan Mountain, where our Hongseongmun gate is located, is very beautiful, and Seomhwachon is also developing, so there is a lot to see. And I also want to introduce you to my teacher and sister-in-law.

Please look forward to! We will definitely guide you properly!

I met Grandma Gwiyo according to the letter you sent me last time.

I received the white jade beads that my grandmother had.

oh my god. I never thought that was the prayer beads that Sajo’s friend had.

I, Ambassador Hongryeon, and Sister Yuhee were all surprised.

Did you know that?

It really seems like you don’t know anything, so sometimes I’m surprised.

As Sister Yoo Hee said, I wonder if she is the guardian deity who protects Hongseongmun.

Hehehe. This year is almost over. I hope you have a good end to the year and that you stay healthy in the new year and that everything you want to do goes well.

happy new year!

P.s.

What I am sending along is a souvenir I bought during my recent trip to Cheongho.

It’s called the Blue Dragon Award, but it’s not that expensive, so please don’t feel burdened.

They say a lot of good things will happen if you have it, so I hope you like it.

After reading the letter again, I smiled and tapped the blue dragon statue.

It’s not expensive?

Of course, it wasn’t expensive for me, but it would have been quite expensive for Sayoon.

I burst out laughing because I was amazed that he bought it with all the money he had at the time and didn’t want to burden me for no reason.

haha. Anyway, I’ll have to treasure this.

I put the Blue Dragon statue in the safe. I slowly closed the safe after seeing a soft light emanating from the blue dragon statue placed in one corner of the safe. I tilted my head when I found another book in the box.

“Ah.”

A letter with the name Na Ye-rin written on it as the sender.

It was sent by Geomseong.

It’s finally here. I opened the letter that Geomseong had sent me, and there was writing written in round letters on the letter.

[Thank you always. I will also repay you and listen to whatever you ask for, so please don’t feel pressured and tell me anytime. And if you don’t mind, can I ask you one thing? Monk Hyehwan… has he passed away?]

Thinking that this was a truly swordsman-like question, I picked up my brush.

If you received a letter, you should reply, right? It’s not something worth hiding.

I am not Hyehwan’s disciple or a follower, but I know where her grave is, so let me tell you.

Actually, there is nothing to get there other than the location of the white jade beads, and it is quite far from here and difficult to enter, so I just told you how to get the white jade beads.

If you come from Amifa, they will definitely ask you that, so it would be better to tell them where Hye-hwan attained Buddhahood.

-smart.

I used up all the letters to send to Sayun and Geomseong and put them in the safe. And just as I finished writing the replies to the letters I would send to others and preparing to send them to Mundo by post tomorrow, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.”

“The owner. Hey… I need you to come down for a moment.”

me? why?

At the servant’s call, I went downstairs, and when I came down, there was a wise man standing there.

“What’s going on?”

“Ah. There’s not much left in this year now. So, I’m planning to hold a simple festival… but I’m going to leave the ordering of dishes to the owner of the restaurant.”

“Ah. okay. Then it would be better for me to shoulder some of the burden.”

The Hyeonryeong shook his head, but he probably came to me hoping for something like this. We have received a lot so far, so we should support this much.

“It’s just a New Year’s feast… so we’ll have to slaughter a cow and a pig, right?”

“Hehe. I feel indebted to you every time.”

“He says all kinds of things. I have to pay this much.”

The number of people in Seomhwachon has increased, and considering that they will be farming on my land next year, I should give them this much.

“And me. I have a favor to ask the guest. Could you please ask the Sword Saint to participate in the feast? Since you helped me last time…”

“Why don’t you say it yourself?”

“Wouldn’t it be better for the owner to ask for it rather than for me?”

Well, that’s true too. Because I am somewhat close to the Hongseongmundo members.

But it’s a swordsman. Will she really come?

“It’s the last day of the year in a few days, so I’d like to enjoy it by drinking all night long. I would like Hongseongmun to participate at that time, so please tell me well.”

“Okay.”

Still, I was going to invite them, so I sent anyone, so I headed to Hongseong Mountain myself.

I arrived at Hongseongmun’s mountain gate and explained the situation to one of the disciples there, and after a while, Geomsung himself came down.

“It’s a feast in the island village…”

“Can you please join us even for a moment to brighten the occasion?”

Although he has been appearing frequently at Hongseongmun recently, Geomseong rarely attends such events.

Still, I was curious and asked politely, and she nodded slightly.

“Huh?”

This is another unexpected answer. I thought they would only send disciples as usual, but the Sword Saint himself is participating.

“Are you okay? You don’t have to overdo it.”

“It’s okay.”

Geomseong just received my worried expression with a faint smile.